Evidence-based occupational health and safety interventions: a comprehensive overview of reviews

Teufer, Birgit; Ebenberger, Agnes; Affengruber, Lisa; Kien, Christina; Klerings, Irma; Szelag, Monika; Grillich, Ludwig; Griebler, Ursula

doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2019-032528

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“…In a review of reviews on occupational health and safety interventions that and identified a range of interventions to prevent musculoskeletal symptoms included physical exercise at the workplace, promoting a positive psychosocial working environment, educational and ergonomic interventions within the workstation. They concluded that training alone had no effect on the reduction of those symptoms, whereas a combination of measures is most effective [ 4 ].…”

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“…The Centre for Disease Control and Prevention defines musculoskeletal disorders as “injuries of the muscles, nerves, tendons, joints, cartilage, and spinal disc”, [ 3 ] and states that work-related musculoskeletal disorders are those in which the work environment contributes to the conditions or worsens it. Musculoskeletal disorders prevalence varies worldwide, and is dependent on the characteristics of the population, type of occupation and the tool used to report the symptoms [ 4 ]. In Saudi Arabia, several studies have focused on medical personnel with varying rates.…”

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Musculoskeletal symptoms and their associated risk factors among Saudi office workers: a cross-sectional study

AlOmar

AlShamlan

Alawashiz

et al. 2021

BMC Musculoskelet Disord

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Background Musculoskeletal disorders are common worldwide. Several factors are suggested in their aetiology, one of which is ergonomics alongside other individual factors. This study aims at investigating the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among administrative office workers at a large university in Saudi Arabia. Methods This cross-sectional study recruited office workers at a Saudi university. A questionnaire was used that involved three sections, the first section consisted of sociodemographic questions, the second included the Rapid Office Strain Assessment (ROSA) checklist to assess ergonomic factors possibly involved, and the third included the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire to measure the outcome. Bi-variate analyses were performed by Chi-Squared tests and T-tests where appropriate, and a multivariable logistic regression was done to yield odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs). Results The prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms in any region during the past 12 months preceding the study was 84.5%, and only 30% have sought medical advice. The most common area of complaint was the lower back (54.5%). After adjustment, age and years of experience were positively associated with musculoskeletal symptoms (OR = 1.04, 95% CI = 1.01–1.09 and OR = 1.10, 95% CI = 1.05–1.15). Normal weight was associated with a significant reduction in risk (OR = 0.10, 95% CI = 0.05–0.18). ROSA score was an independent risk factor (OR = 1.77, 95% CI = 1.05–2.96). Conclusions Musculoskeletal symptoms were highly prevalent in the current sample. Identified predictors may support the need for interventions to reduce risk.

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Musculoskeletal symptoms and their associated risk factors among Saudi office workers: a cross-sectional study

AlOmar

AlShamlan

Alawashiz

et al. 2021

BMC Musculoskelet Disord

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“…8 Although there are many studies on occupational health and safety in the literature, biochemical parameters were not examined in these studies. [9][10][11][12][13][14] Or, specific intoxications related to occupational health were examined. 15 For this reason, the biochemical data presented in our study are unique and important in terms of guiding occupational health safety.…”

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Occupational Health Assessment of Permanent University Employees in Terms of Clinical Biochemical Data

Savaş¹

2021

Gümüşhane Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi

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Aim: Occupational health and safety involves important measures, trainings, and health screenings as defined by law. The existing literature on occupational medicine practices and related clinical laboratory data has considerable room for expansion. The aim of this study is to contribute to the evaluation of workplace medicine practices with original laboratory data. Material and Method:The clinical laboratory data of the workers from the Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University, Turkey, were analyzed retrospectively. Biochemical test results of a total of 104 permanent worker, 43 women and 61 men, were compared. Statistical analysis results were evaluated and p<0.05 was accepted as the limit of significance. Results:In the statistical analysis based on sex, AST (Aspartate Aminotransferase), ALT (Alanine aminotransferase), RBC (Red blood cell), HGB (Hemoglobin), HCT (Hematocrit), MCH (Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin; Average Cell Hemoglobin), MCV (mean erythrocyte volume), MCHC (Average Cell Hemoglobin Concentration), MONO (Monocyte) and MONO% values are higher in male workers, whereas PLT (platelet), PCT (Percent ratio of platelet cells to other cells), RDW-CV (Erythrocyte distribution width-coefficient variation-coefficient of variation) and RDW-SD (Erythrocyte distribution width-standard deviation) values are higher in female workers (p<0.05).Discussion: In this study, the young age of the participating workers prevented laboratory results to go off the reference range. Values that differ between female and male gender groups are in line with expected differences based on gender. Including the fasting blood glucose values in routine clinical laboratory tests requested within the scope of workplace medicine may be useful in the early diagnosis and prevention of increasingly frequent insulin resistance, obesity, and type 2 diabetes mellitus.

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“…Given their multifactorial nature, it has been proposed that a combination of physical exercises, educational interventions, especially in relation to work-related symptoms, as well as a healthy psychosocial environment together work well in the reduction of risk. 19 , 21 …”

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Levels of Physical Activity and Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Physicians in Saudi Arabia Post COVID-19 Lockdown: An Epidemiological Cross-Sectional Analysis

AlOmar

2021

J Prim Care Community Health

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Introduction: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are common worldwide. Recommendations to reduce discomfort often commence with increasing physical activity levels. In Saudi Arabia, levels of physical activity prior to the COVID-19 pandemic were low. This cross-sectional study aims at estimating the prevalence of MSDs among Saudi physicians, as well as determining the pattern and level of physical activity post lockdown and examining their association. Methods: Physical activity levels were assessed via the International Physical Activity Questionnaire and MSDs were assessed via the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire. Chi-squared tests with significance levels of <.05 were performed to explore bivariate associations. Unadjusted and adjusted odds ratios (ORs) along with their 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were given by binary logistic regression analyses. Results: A total of 3492 physicians participated in this study, and over half of them (63.55%) reported low physical activity. Risk of MSDs increased with aging and with increasing BMI ( P for trend <.05). Females were more likely to report MSDs (OR = 1.23, 95% CI = 1.07-1.86), as well as physicians with a chronic condition (OR = 1.52, 95% CI = 1.24-1.37) and those who work in shifts (OR = 1.18, 95% CI = 1.03-1.37). Moderate activity conferred a non-significant protective effect (OR = 0.95, 95% CI = 0.79-1.13), whilst high physical activity had a non-significant increased risk of MSDs in this population. Conclusion: Physical activity in this population is astonishingly low, while prevalence of MSDs is relatively high. Significant factors include age, sex, shift work, and the presence of chronic conditions. Current results warrant the consideration of preventive measures for physicians.

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Evidence-based occupational health and safety interventions: a comprehensive overview of reviews

Cited by 32 publications

References 51 publications

Musculoskeletal symptoms and their associated risk factors among Saudi office workers: a cross-sectional study

Musculoskeletal symptoms and their associated risk factors among Saudi office workers: a cross-sectional study

Occupational Health Assessment of Permanent University Employees in Terms of Clinical Biochemical Data

Levels of Physical Activity and Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Physicians in Saudi Arabia Post COVID-19 Lockdown: An Epidemiological Cross-Sectional Analysis

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